Players have noticed, since the game's release, that when creating their character and selecting which pronouns to use for the dialogue by in-game commentators, that there is an option to assign they/them pronouns - often used by non-binary, trans, genderfluid and other gender non-conforming individuals.
Many social media users have commented on how this option to self-identify as non-binary seems to be at odds with J.K. Rowling's public stance on gender. Rowling is well-known for her anti-trans views.
The release of Harry Potter spin-off video game Hogwarts Legacy in February 2023 increased the volume of conversation around Rowling's legacy and impact on the trans community, with many LGBTQ+ people and allies opting to boycott the game altogether.
So the fact that Quidditch Champions features they/them pronouns has certainly got a lot of people talking, highlighting the contrast between the game's inclusive options and Rowling's controversial views.
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